''Lanphamda Ibeni'' (

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: ''Ibeni in Warfield'') is a 2012

Manipuri film The Cinema of Manipur is the film industry based in Manipur, India. It includes not only Meitei language movies but all the films made in different languages of the different communities in Manipur. The Manipuri film industry was born when ' ...

directed by

Romi Meitei Romi Meitei (born 19 September 1976) is an Indian film director and lyricist who works in Manipuri films. He is a recipient of several awards at several film festivals organised in India and abroad and has directed movies for around two decades ...

and produced by Bandana Maisnam under the banner of Bandana Films. It stars

Manda Leima Manda Leima (born 22 March) is an actress who appears in Manipuri films. '' Lallasi Pal'', '' Kaboklei'' and ''Lanphamda Ibeni'' are some of her notable films. Manda Leima was the face of Shingju Festival 2020. Career '' Lallasi Pal, Nonga ...

and

Hamom Sadananda Hamom Sadananda is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is a resident of Sega Road, Thouda Bhabok Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He has acted in more than 100 Manipuri films. Besides acting and singing in films ...

in the lead roles. The film was theatrically released at Friends' Talkies and many other cinema halls of Manipur in 2012. ''Lanphamda Ibeni'' is based on Kunjalal Yendrembam's radio play of the same title. The film got selection at the 8th Manipur State Film Festival.

Synopsis

The film tells the story of ''Ibeni'', an ill-fated lady. She fights for survival but uses illegal means. She involves herself in drug business, steals gold and other precious jewelleries from various people and runs away. All the money and stuffs she stole are used for her children's education and welfare. At a time when her daughter completes the MBBS course and her son tops board exam, she gets caught by a police team during her last consignment related to drugs. This time, she does not run away but accepts her wrongdoings.

Cast

as Ibeni *

as Ibeni's husband * Raju Nong as High Court Judge *

Huirem Seema Huirem Seema (''full name:'' Huirem Ningol Laimayum Ongbi Seema; 8 November 1970 - 17 September 2011) was an Indian actress from Imphal, Manipur. She had appeared in more than 100 Manipuri films. As a producer, she had four Manipuri digital fil ...

as Judge's wife * Gurumayum Priyogopal as Ibeni's father * Bimola as Ibeni's mother * Shoibam Italy as Police officer * Heisnam Geeta *

Bala Hijam Bala Hijam is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. Besides this, she has also acted in one Malayalam thriller road film, titled '' Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi''. She is recognized as one of the most succe ...

(Cameo appearance) *

Gokul Athokpam Gokul Athokpam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. In addition to films, he has also worked in theatres, and has acted in many ''Shumang Kumhei Shumang Kumhei ( mni, /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Shumang Leela (), is a ...

(Cameo appearance)

Soundtrack

Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film. There are two songs in the movie. The songs are titled ''Maibemma'' (opening song) and ''Hangla Atiyada''.

References

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External links

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